Making Tax Digital for Income Tax Self Assessment (MTD for ITSA)
Worried about Making Tax Digital?
Don’t be. Honestly. It’s really not as scary as it sounds. Yes, it’s new. Yes, there are rules. And yes, it can look like a jumble of yet-more income tax, self-assessment HMRC jargon to worry about.
But here’s the good news: we’ve got this, so you don’t have to worry about it at all!
You won’t need to wade through the jargon, or lose sleep over deadlines and changes: that’s our job. You can relax, make a cuppa, and leave the digital tax drama to us.
Take a deep breath. Here’s how easy it is to get MTD sorted:
Step 1: Give us a call
Give us a call and book a free, no-obligation meeting – no fuss, no pressure, no jargon. Just a friendly conversation to get the ball rolling.
Step 2: We do what we do best!
Forget the scary lingo and HMRC bureaucracy. We’ll explain what’s what (and when!) in plain English, so you know exactly where you stand, and we’ll tell you everything we can do to get you organised and ready. In a nutshell, if you want us to, we can take the worry off your shoulders completely!
Step 3: Don’t worry about it anymore!
That’s it! From here, we can handle as much or as little as you like while you relax and cross “worry about Making Tax Digital” off your to-do list.
Ready for us to take the weight off your shoulders? Book your free call or meeting today and let’s get MTD sorted – the easy, Denton Tavara way.
Want more information?
We know lots of our clients like to have access to all the key information so you can make an informed decision – below we’ve summarised all the main points and dates you need to know about into plain English.
When you’ve had time to give it some thought, give us a call and schedule a meeting – we’ll explain everything as it relates to you and your circumstances and make sure ‘Making Tax Digital’ is one less thing you have to worry about.
Making Tax Digital for Income Tax Self Assessment
From April 2026, the way many sole traders and landlords report income to HMRC is changing. Making Tax Digital for Income Tax Self Assessment (MTD for ITSA) means eligible taxpayers will need to keep digital records and send simple quarterly updates using MTD-compatible software.
It sounds bigger than it is – but with a bit of planning it quickly becomes a routine part of the year. And the best bit? You don’t have to figure it out on your own.
Who’s affected?
The change is being rolled out in stages:
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From 6 April 2026, it applies to those with qualifying trading or property income over £50,000
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From 6 April 2027, the threshold falls to £30,000
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The government has also signalled further phased expansion in later years.
If your combined trading and property income is around these figures, now’s the perfect time to get organised and ahead of the curve.
What will you need to do
Don’t worry – this is where we come in. In short, you’ll need to:
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Keep your business and property records digitally
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Send quarterly reports to HMRC using MTD-compatible software
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At the end of the year, complete your accounts and tax return much as you do now.
That means HMRC will receive five submissions a year instead of one – but with the right system in place, it’s far less scary than it sounds.
Practical next steps
To make the transition smooth, it helps to:
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Review how you currently keep records (paper, spreadsheets, or cloud software)
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Think about how you’d like to keep them going forward, and how hands-on (or hands-off!) you’d like to be.
How Denton Tavara can help
We will be working with local sole traders and landlords across Northamptonshire to make MTD for ITSA a pain-free change. We’ll chat through your needs, how involved you’d like to be, and then come up with a plan that fits.
That might mean:
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Passing the whole thing to us for a fixed monthly fee (and waving goodbye to the headaches)
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Getting set up with the right software so you can manage things yourself, with us on hand whenever you need support
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Or choosing a hybrid approach somewhere in between.
And if you qualify for an exemption or have unusual circumstances? We’ll explain your options clearly and help with any applications or HMRC correspondence.
Let’s make it simple together
If MTD for ITSA feels overwhelming, don’t panic – we’ll make it straightforward. Book a free, no-obligation call with us. Bring your questions, and we’ll map out a clear, practical plan tailored to you.
Other ways we can help:
Annual Compliance Services
- Annual Accounts
- Income Tax Self Assessment Returns
- Partnership Tax Returns
- Corporation Tax Returns
- Companies House Annual Returns
- Payroll Year End
- Budgets and Cashflow forecasts
- MTD ITSA (Making Tax Digital for Income Tax Self Assessment)
Monthly / Quarterly Accounting Services
- Monthly or Quarterly management accounts
- Dividend Advice
- VAT returns (Making Tax Digital)
- Payroll
- Bookkeeping
- Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) returns
Business, Financial & Advisory Accounting Services
- Inheritance tax advice
- Capital gains tax
- Profit maximisation
- Landlords / property portfolios
- Capital allowances
- Forecasting
- Financial director consultancy
- Company formation & registered office services
- Company Secretarial
- Funding advice
- Exit planning & succession strategies
- HMRC liaison & dispute resolution
- Business Start-up
- Software support
- Business advice
Want to know more? Get in touch with us now
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